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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,538.20, 26,315.10 and 9,216.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,538.20, 26,315.10 and 9,216.20 is: 13,828.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,538.20 : 26,315.10 = 9,216.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,538.20/26,315.10 = 9,216.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,538.20x = 26,315.10 × 9,216.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,538.20x = 242,525,224.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,525,224.62/17,538.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,828.40

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